Two Faced's The Bronzed and the Beautiful...French Riviera Edition

Left to Right:  Primer, Chocolate Soleil, Powdered Sun, Snow Bunny, Sun Bunny

Two Faced's The Bronzed and the Beautiful, French Riviera Edition is pretty good!!!  I like the fact that the kit provides a couple of different shades of bronzers to allow for slightly different looks. Snow Bunny is much more brown than the other tones and reminds me a lot of Benefit's Hoola bronzer (a cool toned bronzer) and other bronzers have more of a red tone. I really like this kit because it contains various different bronzers that can give slightly different effects, depending upon what you are looking for.

I also like the fact that it has a highlighter included.  I think this just helps enhance the bronzer effect.

This bronzer kit complements warm and cool tones nicely. I would even suggest applying the cooler toned bronzer to your skin if you have warm skin when you're trying to pull out cool tones in your skin tone. I'm not suggesting if you are a warm tone, you move to the complete cool tones and vice versa, but you can mix the tones a bit allowing yourself to cross the line a bit :)

Ok, I have used this product for the past week and so now I feel I can honestly assess it.  

The Bronzed and the Beautiful, French Riviera Edition kit contains:

• Deluxe Primed and Poreless SPF 20 Bronze Tint Skin Smoothing Face Primer (.17oz)
• Sun Bunny (classic bronze),
• Chocolate Solei (matte bronze) - Perfecting Bronze
• Powdered Sun (gold) - Highlight
• Snow Bunny (mocha/pink) - Skin Perfecting Winter Bronzer
• Tips and Tricks Lesson Cards
• Teaches 3 Bronzing Effects, including:
• Lose 10 lbs in 10 Seconds
• Classic Bronzing 
• Glamour Bronzing

Product Contents:  
Deluxe Primed and Poreless SPF 20 Bronze Tint Skin Smoothing Face Primer (.17oz)
Bronzing Powders:
4 Each .08 oz/Total .32 oz
Price:  $38.00


Active Ingredients:
Octinoxate 7.5%...Sunscreen
Octisalate  5.0%...Sunscreen

HOURGLASS Summer 2011

Lips

 Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss - $26.00

• Eden (peachy beige)
• Heroin (creamy pink)
• Hypnotic (golden berry shimmer)
• Ingenue (nude beige)
• Legend (dusty rose)
• Opium (plum bronze shimmer)
• Pulse (golden strawberry shimmer)
• Surreal (iridescent pale pink)

Eyes

Script Precision Liquid Liner - $32

• Jett

Script Precision Liquid Liner

 Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss

Script Precision Liquid Liner                                                     

These liners are being hailed by Hourglass as "a revolutionary new eyeliner boasting one of the smallest felt tips on the market!The micro-fine, razor-point applicator measure just .5mm and allows for unprecedented precision and exceptional control - if you love Calligraphy, you will love this tool"

I like the tips by Hourglass Artistic Director Gina Brooke below:

"Prepare your lids with concealer to cover any discoloration and apply your eye shadow as usual.  If you're feeling unsure about applying liquid liner, try sketching a guide line with an eye pencil or matte shadow first.  Make the guide as close to the lash line as possible.  Tilt your head backwards and gently pull the eyelid taut with your free hand.  With liner in hand, start in the middle of the eye and work outward along teh top lash line using a series of short, overlapping strokes, gradually applying pressure for a thicker line as you work your way to the corner.

Lastly, line the inner upper corner of eye and the bottom if you seek a more intense look.  If you make a mistake, dab a Q-tip into some eye makeup remover and gently erase the spots.

Aside from using it as a liner, Script can be used to create the illusion of larger eyes by filling in between bottom lashes.  More adventurous wearers can extend the line out for a retro cat eye.  I even use it to draw lashes at teh bottom of the lower lash line and beauty mark."

Script shade is called Jett

If you're in Austin, Texas (my home city) you can get Mac Surf Baby Early!

So, I won't be in Austin on May 17th from 7-9pm (at the Domain), but I figured those of you who will be might want to get your hands on Mac's Surf Baby Collection early. You must RSVP by May 16th! Don't miss out! RSVP by calling 512-834-0010! Enjoy!

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Natural Yet Bright Teal Eyes and Soft Cheeks and Lips

I really wanted to do a bright fun eye with simple makeup. I decided to go with teal eyeshadow that was bright, but not overpowering. I decided since I was wearing black that day that teal could be my accent color instead of dawning turquoise jewelry or something like that. I thought it turned out pretty nice. I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
• Laura Mercier Rich Vanilla Mineral Powder
• Mac Refined Golden Bronzer
• Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Sea Star Blush

Eyes:

• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
• Estee Lauder Dual Ended Eyeshadow Pencil: Teal/Pink
• Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
• Tokidoki Perfetto Liquid Eyeliner in Sabochan
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara

Lips:

• Mac Kissable Lip Color in So Vain

Nail of the Day - Zoya Rica

If you are planning on sporting the bright coral trend that is invading this summer, then you need to try Zoya's Rica, a bright coral with gold glitter shot through it. I happened to be wearing coral the day I dawned this color and I received so many compliments. This color looks orangey-peachy in the photos, but it's much moral coral than orange or peach and the gold glitter just makes it glow! Zoya Rica is from Zoya's Sunshine Collection and is just a fun bright color for summer.

For application, I applied Seche Base as a base coat, two coats of Zoya Rica and Seche Vite as a topcoat. I wanted to apologize for my lack of nail polish posts lately, I have been in finals the past two weeks and I am a chronic nail picker/biter/observer when I'm stressed! (A very bad habit that takes over me during finals!) Anyway, I will get back to posting when my nails are in better shape or when I have the time to paint them. I apologize for my lack of nail posts, but don't worry I didn't stop loving nail polish, I just am experiencing the stress of my last set of law school finals ever! Enjoy!

Zoya Rica - Two Coats with Flash

Zoya Rica - Two Coats with Flash

Zoya Rica - Two Coats with Flash

Zoya Rica - Two Coats No Flash

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Golden Pink Copper Eye with Teal Eye Pencil with Coral Lips

This is the first tutorial from the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Tutorial. I wanted to keep the makeup really simple and easy, but add a touch of fun to the eyes with the teal. If you don't like the teal, then obviously it's not necessary to add it. I really love the Estee Lauder Coral Sun lipstick. It's so pretty and very wearable! I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow
• Mac Prep and Prime Vibrancy Eye Cream
• Estee Lauder Sea Star Bronzer with Coral Star Fish
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

Eyes:

• Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Cotton
• Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Six Shade Palette:
• Copper Red
• Golden Pink
• Estee Lauder Dual Ended Eyeshadow Pencil - Teal
• Mac Brulé Eyehadow
• Smashbox Midnight Brown Cream Liner
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner 
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Lips:

• Mac Redd Lip Pencil
• Estee Lauder Coral Sun Lipstick
• Too Faced Plush Lip Gloss

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess for Summer 2011 Overview with Swatches

Hello Estee Lauder! This is the featured product for this week! Ahhh! I am so excited! This post will serve as the overview with swatches of the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Collection for Summer 2011. I absolutely love this collection!!! I think so many of the colors are gorgeous for summer and they would look good on people of all different skin tones and types. I especially love the eyeshadow palette which I think is a really good deal at $42 for six highly pigmented eyeshadows!

This collection is really big, so if you want details on other items in the collection or pricing, please visit the Preview page on this collection. I wanted to keep this post all about the product swatches and comparisons. I will be featuring this collection as the product of the week this week and holding off on the Mac Six Warm Smokey Eye Palette for the moment. I am worried the Estee Lauder Bronze Collection is going to sell out, so I decided to move this collection up ahead of the Mac Packed To Go collections.

I hope you all enjoy!

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer with Coral Star Fish Packaging

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer with Coral Star Fish Packaging

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer with Coral Star Fish - No Flash

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer with Coral Star Fish - No Flash

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer with Coral Star Fish - With Flash

Swatches Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer: Left to Right - Mix, Bronze, Coral

Swatches on inside of arm Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Bronzer: Left to Right - Mix, Bronze, Coral

Swatch Comparison: Left to Right: Estee Lauder Mix, Chanel Bronze Corail Mix, Estee Lauder Coral, Chanel Bronze Corail Coral, Estee Lauder Bronze, Chanel Bronze Corail Bronze Mix

Estee Lauder Shadow Pencil Pink Teal

Estee Lauder Eyeshadow Pencil Teal

Estee Lauder Eyeshadow Pencil Pink

Left to Right: Pink, Teal

Swatch Comparison: Left to Right: Eyeshadow Pencil Pink, Eyeshadow Palette Pink, Eyeshadow Pencil Teal, Eyeshadow Palette Teal

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick Packaging

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick Coral Sun

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick Coral Sun - No Flash

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick Coral Sun - No Flash

Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick Coral Sun - With Flash

Swatch Comparison: Left to Right: Mac Made to Order (Pret a Papier Collection), Mac Vegas Volt (Permanent), Estee Lauder Coral Sun, Mac Exxxhibitionist (Peacocky Collection), Mac Toxic Tale (Venomous Villains Collection), Mac Fresh Salmon (Color Forecast Collection)

Estee Lauder Coral Sun Lipstick

Estee Lauder Six Eyeshadow Palette Packaging

Estee Lauder Six Eyeshadow Palette Packaging

Estee Lauder Six Eyeshadow Palette: Green with Gold Shimmer, Gold with Gold Shimmer, Blue with Gold Shimmer, Pink with Gold Undertones and Gold Shimmer, Copper Red with Gold Shimmer, Silver

Estee Lauder Six Eyeshadow Palette Swatches - No Flash

Estee Lauder Six Eyeshadow Palette- With Flash

Swatch Comparison: Mac Odalisque Mega Metal Eyeshadow (Peacocky Collection), Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Teal Eyeshadow, Estee Lauder Copper Eyeshadow, Mac Spectacle of Yourself (Peacocky Collection